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title: "SMOKE DYE SOLUTION (RED AND BLUE) FOR RAFAT AEROBATIC TEAM"
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# SMOKE DYE SOLUTION (RED AND BLUE) FOR RAFAT AEROBATIC TEAM

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e409344d-7108-423b-9467-94142fd48976

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## Summary

The procurement process for the supply of Red and Blue Smoke Dye for the RAF Aerobatic Team was conducted by the Ministry of Defence in the United Kingdom. This tender, identified as UKMFTS/2015/02, falls within the goods category under the CPV classification of dyes and pigments. The procurement was executed using a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure, and was awarded on 30th September 2016, with a contract period commencing on 1st November 2016 and running until 31st March 2020. The delivery is to take place in the East of England, with a total contract value of £1,733,100.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in chemical manufacturing and supply, particularly those focusing on dye production. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract appealing due to its scale and the potential for similar future contracts with the Ministry of Defence, which often seeks innovative products. Businesses that can demonstrate capability in providing high-quality, compliant products within the established time frames and specifications would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the defence sector.

## Notice

Provision of Red and Blue Smoke Dye for the RAF Aerobatic Team.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c37ae447-b7e8-48d6-b44d-399675c8d9f1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2016 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2016 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,733,100 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,733,100 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KEYSTONE EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products

### Codes

- 24200000 - Dyes and pigments

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2016 at 12:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c37ae447-b7e8-48d6-b44d-399675c8d9f1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c37ae447-b7e8-48d6-b44d-399675c8d9f1
  1st December 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fab3207b-11d3-40c9-b923-5ba9ad07fd50
  UKMFTS 2015/02 Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c030a169-989a-4395-8808-6201fac6c4e4
  UKMFST 2015/02 Redaction Matrix
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/28740730-c065-46f8-8be5-657489a2ced7
  UKMFTS 2015/02 Redacted Contract

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